Crimewatch UK use computer photo image of Baby Carrie in police appeal
26 Feb 2004
In the run up to the second anniversary of her death detectives investigating the murder of baby Carrie are using new imaging technology to show what the little girl might have looked like had she lived.
Detectives used the photo of baby Carrie the BBC Crimewatch appeal on Thursday 26 February 2004. The programme reconstructed the moment on 26 March 2002 when four school children found the body of the baby at Duck Walk behind Lough Moss Leisure Centre in Carryduff. The programme follows innovations in the continuing police search for her mum.
Commenting on the appeal Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Roy McComb said,
"If she had lived Carrie would be coming up to two years old now, an energetic and playful toddler. As the anniversary of her birth and death approaches this must be a very difficult time for her mother.
"The investigation into the circumstances of baby Carrie’s death continues. We have always had serious concerns for the welfare of Carrie’s mum and we renew our appeal to her or to anyone who may have information that would help us to contact her.
"We have now been able to use leading imaging techniques to show what Carrie might have looked like, not as a new born infant, (the age she was when she died), but as an older baby.
"Carrie’s mum will be able to see what she might have looked like and members of the community or relatives may well recognise a family resemblance.
"Somebody knows who little Carrie was and we would urge anyone with information to speak to us either by contacting police in Castlereagh on 028 9025 9793 or 0845 600 8000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."
It is believed that this is the first time this technique has been employed in the case of such a young person.
